Francis is, however, continuing to work from his residence at the Vatican’s Santa Marta hotel and is receiving people in private.
February 2020
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Washington declares state of emergency after 1st coronavirus death in U.S.
Health officials worry about COVID-19 spreading through West Coast communities after patients are infected by unknown means.
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Fire at Gorham House injures woman
The blaze started after a lamp fell onto a bed Friday night at the assisted living facility, the deputy fire chief says.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
‘She’s very lucky,’ mother of 7-year-old Waterville drive-by shooting victim says
Emahleeah Frost is recovering in the pediatric intensive care unit of Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inNation & World
U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending Afghanistan War
A complete pullout of U.S. troops in 14 months will depend on the Taliban meeting their commitments to prevent terrorism.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who was in a battle for third place, formally suspends his campaign.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta apartment building fire displaces 30
Five people were injured during the early Saturday blaze at 36 Malta St., the fire chief says.
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Superstition aside, some lovers are taking the leap on Leap Day
Enamored with the idea of a Feb. 29 wedding, at least 3 couples will marry Saturday in the Portland area and have ‘a cool anniversary’ every 4 years.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Vote ‘no’ to protect the health of Maine’s elderly
Last year the Maine Legislature enacted a law requiring students in public and private schools to have vaccinations unless a medical professional finds it to be a danger to the student’s health. These vaccinations protect against mumps, measles, chickenpox, polio, rubella, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. Now we have Question 1 – a proposal to […]
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Letter to the editor: The facts on vaccines call for a ‘no’ vote on 1
The concept of immunization as a public good has been well documented, while the myths of its harms have been debunked.